Postdoc: Biomaterials & 3D Bioprinting for Regenerative Med

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle & electric car loan schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership to clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens's lab. The role focuses on designing and fabricating advanced biomaterials for therapeutics and regenerative medicine, with collaborations across materials science, bioengineering, chemistry and biology.

The 18-month fixed-term position may consider part-time options. Key duties include developing micro-architectured biomaterials via bioprinting, studying cell-material interactions, conducting

Qualifications

• Hold or near completion of a PhD in materials science, bioengineering or related field.
• Experience developing bioinks for micro/nano-structured biomaterials.
• Experience in light-based 3D-bioprinting (SLA/DLP/nanoscribe).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise micro-architectured constructs using bioprinting techniques.
• Investigate cell-material interactions and mechanobiological responses, translate into better designs.
• Plan and perform cell culture experiments to evaluate bio-material interfaces.
• Support operation and management of shared biofabrication facilities, training users.

Skills

Biomaterial design

Bioprinting experience

Cell culture expertise

Project management

Publications experience

Education

PhD/near completion in materials science or bioengineering

Tools

SLA/DLP/Nanoscribe

Bioprinting equipment

Microscopy techniques

Spectroscopy

Rheology/Mechanical testing

Job description

University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens's lab. The role focuses on designing and fabricating advanced biomaterials for therapeutics and regenerative medicine, with collaborations across materials science, bioengineering, chemistry and biology.

The 18-month fixed-term position may consider part-time options. Key duties include developing micro-architectured biomaterials via bioprinting, studying cell-material interactions, conducting